Tannhäuser, Solti, CSO’s Brass Section, Surreal sound! Certain things don’t repeat and come around again in art and culture. This was one of them! CSO and Solti, a match made in heaven.
this is one of those pieces you never get tired of listening to . i've been listening to this everyday for about 2 months now, and its still one of my favorites , especially the climatical periods
Guilty as charged, a day without Tannhauser is like a day without sunshine. Pretty much music at it's finest, and a Solti-led overture's always a good bet for a top notch listen!
Saw Dutchman at Bayreuth and was really surprised at the end the zoftic Senya collapsed on the stage, instead of throwing herself off the cliff and the guy next to me stood up and cupped his mouth and let out a loud booo.
when 12:58 hits. it overwhelms my soul and then the french horns come in at 13:44 i am blow away by the power of Wagner. cant ever get over it! artistry at it's finest.
Rock on Solti and the orchestra! There is something about this performance that has me believing it is the most powerful, stirring, and favorite ending to any musical composition that I have ever heard
@@legrandfromage6450 Check out the violinists at the 10 minute mark of the live Solti performance. I told my sister that segment looked like rock & roll 19th century style!
Musica sublime. Esta apertura la he escuchado cientos de veces y cada vez me gusta mas escucharla.Bravo por Ser George Solti parece un aleman que sienten como nadie esta gran musica del. Genio Wagner.Elfinal es epico y unico.
@@mr.billthrower7392 the difference between a good and excellent ensemble is usually the brass. At least it is where my untrained ear hears the errors.
When I listen to Wagner's incredible music it puts me Ina state of Trancendence. Particularly this piece. I am now 67 and a senior. I have been an avid listener since the age of 22. I am grateful for the experience . The beautiful nuances delight my senses still.
Mozart and Beethoven would've been seriously moved by this composition if they would've ever had the pleasure tho hear it. It doesn't get more soul crushing than this, I bow down in front of your eternal greatness Herr Wagner!
As we most frequently hear this as a concert piece, it's easy to forget that it is, indeed, the Overture (or Vorspiel) to Wagner's eponymous Opera, (or 'Music Drama', as Wagner preferred). Thus, it's easy to overlook how the music is supposed to build anticipation for the 'Opera'. It is to the composer's credit that the piece so readily stands up to concert performance: not all overtures do. And it is to Georg Solti's credit that he manages in this performance to convey the operatic atmosphere without diminishing its 'stand alone' quality. I have listened to countless performances of the work; live as well as on TH-cam, and find Wagner's interweaving of the elements of woodwind, strings and brass mesmerising. It was the first work of Wagner that I heard, as a teenager, and it unlocked for me the entire Wagner canon (something I apparently share with Stephen Fry! I do believe we both bought the same record!) I have long felt that no conductor 'gets inside the mind of Wagner' better than Georg Solti. He is renowned for his energetic conducting style, and his eager expressions, and it is patently obvious he is both passionate about the music and loves it. On You-Tube, as elsewhere, there has been a great deal of controversy about Wagner the composer, but if you bother to listen, or, better still, enjoy the music, then here is not the place to have that discussion, and I shan't repeat any of it. However, it cannot be denied that he was passionate about his own music, and it is therefore fitting, in my opinion, that conductors and performers are too. Yet, his work is not all about loud brass and massed strings. There is little to compare with the opening of Tannhauser, where just clarinets and bassoons hold a plaintive melody; reprised later a couple of times. This is the very best performance in that respect - aside from live concerts, perhaps. Every other rendition I have found somehow 'blurs' that melody into a tuneful but composite amalgam, where the distinctive quality of that scoring - of those instruments - is lost. Wagner chose them for a reason, and only Solti, from every performance I have found, has enabled us to hear that reason. It is clear this is not the best rendition technically, as it was recorded in a by-gone age, so the video is poor, and the sound is far from perfect. Yet, still, the sounds of individual instruments come through faithfully, and we can hear that delicate 'sampling' going around the orchestra, where themes are picked up, played with, and passed on, and where each instrument or group has its cameo slot, as well as contributing to the whole. Immaculate as many other performances are, and certainly other recordings, none seems to achieve what Solti has here. And the film crew and editors also knew the work: probably watching and filming numerous rehearsals, as I gather was Solti's style. So they are on the right instruments at the right time: none of the broad generalisation of other TH-cam renditions, or endless close-ups of the conductor's earnest expression and almost nothing of the musicians performing it. We do get to see Solti's conducting: at times wildly enthusiastic; at others delicate and evocative. And we get to see that characteristic suppressed smile of satisfaction: very pleased with progress and thrilled with the music. It is reported that he was the reverse of most conductors, who would be relaxed in rehearsal and stressful at performance. For him, the hard work was in the rehearsals, when he would be diligent and, at times, adopt a punishing schedule to make the performance all he wanted it to be. Then, when it came to the performance, he could afford to 'sit back and enjoy the music', relaxing into well-rehearsed routine and bringing out the best sound. And it shows. That was how Solti's style, his vigour, and his commitment brought Chicago SO from near obscurity to become a world-class entity that it remains.The performers seldom work harder then in some parts of this overture: it's visibly a serious 'work-out'! Yet they are totally committed, and thoroughly enjoying what they do and the sound they make. So can we. Of all the recordings I've found, this remains my absolute favourite, and I shall continue to revel in that haunting clarinet/bassoon opening, the luscious cellos opening for the strings, the delicate woodwind, the rich brass and measured timpani. Never mind the video: enjoy the music! After all, many TH-cam offerings simply show a single background image throughout. This goes much better than that!
Whatever the requirement is to have Jacobs majestically huffing on my left, and Herseth blowing his cherry red face off to my right... CSO trombonists of that era must have known how lucky they were.
Best brass section then now and ever. The trombone motif shortly after 2:30 is EXACTLY how it should be played. Far too many orchestras play it timid and soft so the violins are still dominant which is just nuts. A master orchestrator like Wagner wouldn't have called for 6 tombones in unison if he didn't want them to blast off like they do here. Brilliant piece, equally brilliant performance.
WOW ! What intonation ! What power ! The "critics" say Berlin is the finest symphony orchestra in the world, but after hearing this performance, I think TWO orchestras are the best !
+Heinrich Kaspar The CSO brass section of this period will never be equaled. Ever. Clevinger, Herseth, Jacobs...God smiled on Chicago during this period.
Agreed, I was once devoted that version of Karajan despite the inner me found it "exhausting" until I found Solti version, both CSO and WPO. I listened to his version no less than 100 times now.
@@therearenoshortcuts9868 I beg to differ. Solti's conducting is VERY much about the music...the musical line, the interplay of each section of the orchestra and an ability to elevate the CSO to one of worlds greatest orchestras. Under Solti, the CSO won many Grammy awards. My god, listen to this and forget about Solti's body movements.
for me Sir Georg is THE conductor of Wagner (sorry von Karajan fans). brings powerhouse horns and booming percussion to every performance. check out his complete Tannhauser opera recording with the Vienna Philharmonic and the great Rene Kollo singing the title roll. also his Met Opera debute in 1960 doing Tannhauser with Hans Hopf in the title roll, Leonie Rysanek as Elisabeth, Hermann Prey as Wolfram von Eschenbach and Irene Dalis as Venus. it just may be the BEST Tannhauser cast EVER
Depois de ouvir uma abertura com tal intensidade, é absolutamente impossível ouvir o restante da obra logo na sequência. Tem que ir embora da sala de concerto, sentar num sofá confortável, tomar um vinho ou Jack Daniels e deixar a adrenalina baixar.
they played it from their hearts - experiencing the music time after time it grew inside of them - look at their faces as they played - this performance is by far the best I have ever heard
Solti is the best at this overture directing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Karajan's rendition has a middle part that is liquid gold, but on the whole Solti's brass prevail.
The orchestra members played as one, a musical task not easily done, I knew some the members of this Chicago orchestra as I was a principal flautist in a major orchestra myself( the Cleveland Orchestra). It is wonderful reading all your comments, Bill
I don't ever recall a principal flutist in the Cleveland Orchestra within the last 80 years being named "William" - that is unless you're writing under a pseudonym..... ; p
Looking at winrx's comment, William, I tried to find you in Donald Rosenberg's book 'The Cleveland Orchestra Story'. Who was your conductor and what were the dates? This was post Szell, right? Maazel? I'm trying to think why anyone would use a pseudonym if it's something to be so proud of as it indeed is!
Simply superb. Few if any other brass sections have that sound - as thought it were one singular, tremendous instrument playing in perfect concert. Hard if not impossible to listen to this piece and not be affected by that magnificent music.
i am a metal guitarist in a hard core metal band, but for the life of me,this music brings visions of red,green and white dragons being slayed by knights.. metal\M/
From 12:57 the Music is no longer "just" Music; it becomes transcendental. An apotheosis of notes that takes us to very high peaks. Wagner here reached God !
OMG, I listened to this when I was in high school four years ago, it was a music assignment that I need to memory. This music just suddenly popped up in my head and made me search for it. I finally found it!! This is an amazing piece! So beautiful!!
Back in the glory days of the CSO! So many legendary players. This was the orchestra that inspired the widely read sports writer, William Barry Furlong to write his classic book, "A Season with Solti: A Year in the Life of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra".
when I was very young a friend of the family introduced me to this piece. I am forever grateful that he did. This is my favorite piece. Thank you Jimmy.
I recoil at the mere mention of Richard Wagner, since his music was at the core of what passed for "culture" within the Third Reich. This piece, however, is filled with such sublime beauty that I can't help but be drawn to it.
I've seen most Wagner operas played at London's Royal Opera House, very blessed, sadly none at Bayreuth, and this piece never fails to make tears roll down my cheeks.. the pure majesty.. sigh.
That was really an antique version, great composer and great conductor. The recording was somewhat old and the pitch was not stable, if my ears function correctly. But still that was a great piece of work. love it...❤❤❤
There were older musicians that said CSO's wonderful style of sound goes back to Frederick Stock. The first CSO concert I attended as a boy in the 50s was led by Fritz Reiner, I was enthralled.
저는 Georg Solti 가 지휘한 Tannhauser Overture를 수백번 들어보았습니다. 매번 이 연주를 들을 때마다, 제 영혼의 찌든 때가 말끔히 씻겨지고 정화되는 느낌을 받습니다. Chicago Symphony의 전설적 지휘자 Solti 선생님을 존경합니다. Rest in peace in Heaven forever... An avid fan of Sir Georg Solti from South Korea.
jing naiman Sir George was the perfect conductor for the CSO. They in unison brought such a perfect sound to us in Chicago. Heavy clear and totally kick ass. Wonderful
La obertura mas impresionante, para mi, de las Operas de Wagner: "Tannheuser" Dirigida por el mejor interprete, tambien para mi, jeje el director: Sir Georg Solti.
I think I saw this video on U-Matic video tape in the late 70s at the school my dad taught in. He brought me there after school hours to watch it. There may have been other orchestral excerpts from other Wagner operas as well, but I believe this is now the only remaining video of the Wagner recordings Solti did with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the late 70's
Man, I wish this concert was still on TH-cam
私も全く同感です🙇
@@ernstmach1583 ale żeś kurwa napisoł japoński ciulu. gdzie cały koncert, pytam sie ciebie.
Tannhäuser, Solti, CSO’s Brass Section, Surreal sound! Certain things don’t repeat and come around again in art and culture. This was one of them! CSO and Solti, a match made in heaven.
Great, classical performance! Georg Solti was of Hungarian origin conductor. We are proud of him in Hungary, Greetings!
Love back to you. I am american but have Hungarian blood
@@davemiller7633 Nice to hear it. Friendly greetings!
this is one of those pieces you never get tired of listening to . i've been listening to this everyday for about 2 months now, and its still one of my favorites , especially the climatical periods
+Tony Ann I never get tired of it, either...
I think me too!
Guilty as charged, a day without Tannhauser is like a day without sunshine. Pretty much music at it's finest, and a Solti-led overture's always a good bet for a top notch listen!
Quite agree.
It is like an National Anthem to me.
I might add that I was blessed to have seen this live.
Which year what that?
Saw Dutchman at Bayreuth and was really surprised at the end the zoftic Senya collapsed on the stage, instead of throwing herself off the cliff and the guy next to me stood up and cupped his mouth and let out a loud booo.
I did too. What an amazing evening!!
@@marcustulliuscicero2676 it looks about 79 or so to me. My guess
@@johnwhitehead5457: Oh, my goodness! Wasn’t he rude! I hope he was ushered away. I have noticed a lack of decorum at professional golf tournaments.
Superb.
Gott mit uns.
I congratulate and thank TH-cam for preventing any commercial interruptions in such a priceless masterpiece as this one. Wagner forever.
when 12:58 hits. it overwhelms my soul and then the french horns come in at 13:44 i am blow away by the power of Wagner. cant ever get over it! artistry at it's finest.
Solti is the best interpreter of Wagner. Er ist unglaublich.
I know right!! 😭 so powerful this music
Never underestimate the majesty of Solti, ever able to play an orchestra as if it were a single instrument and with such passion.
I'm a trombone player. Any time I want to have a great trombone sound in my head, I come here and listen to this recording.
I am a former bassoonist, and I come here for the same reason. I’m now 76. Loved this since first playing it when I was 16.
Best there ever was!
Simplemente y extraordinaria interpretación de Solti sobre Tannhauser de Wagner. Sublime...!!!
Il n'y a rien de simple mais une interprétation précise et inspirée sous la direction d'un des plus grands chefs de ce temps
Simply breathtaking. Nothing compares to Solti / Chicago Symphony / Wagner Overtures.
Energía ritmo fuerza pasión temple ....lo tiene todo para ser una versión inolvidable!!!!! Grande Solti!!!!
Rock on Solti and the orchestra! There is something about this performance that has me believing it is the most powerful, stirring, and favorite ending to any musical composition that I have ever heard
Yes, well said. I have been revisiting this performance for years now.
@@legrandfromage6450 Check out the violinists at the 10 minute mark of the live Solti performance. I told my sister that segment looked like rock & roll 19th century style!
Same@@legrandfromage6450
Musica sublime. Esta apertura la he escuchado cientos de veces y cada vez me gusta mas escucharla.Bravo por Ser George Solti parece un aleman que sienten como nadie esta gran musica del. Genio Wagner.Elfinal es epico y unico.
Esta extraordinaria obra, dirigida por el Maestro Solti, adquiere una sublime belleza.
Georg Solti is a SUPERB conductor , one the greatest of XX century and perfect for Wagner .
The CD I bought called him the greatest Wagnerian conductor of the 20th century, and I agree.
We tend to overlook the beauty of a perfectly together brass section. Wonderful performance.
Yeah, it sounds kind of weird hearing such absolute togetherness. It almost doesn't sound right to me.
@@mr.billthrower7392 the difference between a good and excellent ensemble is usually the brass. At least it is where my untrained ear hears the errors.
Sublime esses metais! Wagner, que maravilha!
HE ESCUCHADO ESTA VERSION MAS DE 200 VECES Y CADA VEZ ME ENGANCHA MAS SER GEORGE SOLTI ES DE LO MEJOR QUE VISTO DIRIGIENDO OBRAS DE WAKNER.fantastico.
When I listen to Wagner's incredible music it puts me Ina state of Trancendence. Particularly this piece. I am now 67 and a senior. I have been an avid listener since the age of 22. I am grateful for the experience .
The beautiful nuances delight my senses still.
any lack of faith in humanity is instantly restored after I hear this
Mozart and Beethoven would've been seriously moved by this composition if they would've ever had the pleasure tho hear it. It doesn't get more soul crushing than this, I bow down in front of your eternal greatness Herr Wagner!
Best rendition I heard.
As we most frequently hear this as a concert piece, it's easy to forget that it is, indeed, the Overture (or Vorspiel) to Wagner's eponymous Opera, (or 'Music Drama', as Wagner preferred). Thus, it's easy to overlook how the music is supposed to build anticipation for the 'Opera'. It is to the composer's credit that the piece so readily stands up to concert performance: not all overtures do. And it is to Georg Solti's credit that he manages in this performance to convey the operatic atmosphere without diminishing its 'stand alone' quality.
I have listened to countless performances of the work; live as well as on TH-cam, and find Wagner's interweaving of the elements of woodwind, strings and brass mesmerising. It was the first work of Wagner that I heard, as a teenager, and it unlocked for me the entire Wagner canon (something I apparently share with Stephen Fry! I do believe we both bought the same record!) I have long felt that no conductor 'gets inside the mind of Wagner' better than Georg Solti. He is renowned for his energetic conducting style, and his eager expressions, and it is patently obvious he is both passionate about the music and loves it.
On You-Tube, as elsewhere, there has been a great deal of controversy about Wagner the composer, but if you bother to listen, or, better still, enjoy the music, then here is not the place to have that discussion, and I shan't repeat any of it. However, it cannot be denied that he was passionate about his own music, and it is therefore fitting, in my opinion, that conductors and performers are too. Yet, his work is not all about loud brass and massed strings. There is little to compare with the opening of Tannhauser, where just clarinets and bassoons hold a plaintive melody; reprised later a couple of times. This is the very best performance in that respect - aside from live concerts, perhaps. Every other rendition I have found somehow 'blurs' that melody into a tuneful but composite amalgam, where the distinctive quality of that scoring - of those instruments - is lost. Wagner chose them for a reason, and only Solti, from every performance I have found, has enabled us to hear that reason.
It is clear this is not the best rendition technically, as it was recorded in a by-gone age, so the video is poor, and the sound is far from perfect. Yet, still, the sounds of individual instruments come through faithfully, and we can hear that delicate 'sampling' going around the orchestra, where themes are picked up, played with, and passed on, and where each instrument or group has its cameo slot, as well as contributing to the whole. Immaculate as many other performances are, and certainly other recordings, none seems to achieve what Solti has here. And the film crew and editors also knew the work: probably watching and filming numerous rehearsals, as I gather was Solti's style. So they are on the right instruments at the right time: none of the broad generalisation of other TH-cam renditions, or endless close-ups of the conductor's earnest expression and almost nothing of the musicians performing it. We do get to see Solti's conducting: at times wildly enthusiastic; at others delicate and evocative. And we get to see that characteristic suppressed smile of satisfaction: very pleased with progress and thrilled with the music.
It is reported that he was the reverse of most conductors, who would be relaxed in rehearsal and stressful at performance. For him, the hard work was in the rehearsals, when he would be diligent and, at times, adopt a punishing schedule to make the performance all he wanted it to be. Then, when it came to the performance, he could afford to 'sit back and enjoy the music', relaxing into well-rehearsed routine and bringing out the best sound. And it shows. That was how Solti's style, his vigour, and his commitment brought Chicago SO from near obscurity to become a world-class entity that it remains.The performers seldom work harder then in some parts of this overture: it's visibly a serious 'work-out'! Yet they are totally committed, and thoroughly enjoying what they do and the sound they make. So can we. Of all the recordings I've found, this remains my absolute favourite, and I shall continue to revel in that haunting clarinet/bassoon opening, the luscious cellos opening for the strings, the delicate woodwind, the rich brass and measured timpani. Never mind the video: enjoy the music! After all, many TH-cam offerings simply show a single background image throughout. This goes much better than that!
well said , thanks
"Never look at the trombones, it only encourages them" LOL!
Whatever the requirement is to have Jacobs majestically huffing on my left, and Herseth blowing his cherry red face off to my right... CSO trombonists of that era must have known how lucky they were.
VERY funny!!
God Bless.
B.
E uma viagem . Wagner grande compositor.... que orquestra que regente..
Fabulous. Solti was a genius.
Best brass section then now and ever. The trombone motif shortly after 2:30 is EXACTLY how it should be played. Far too many orchestras play it timid and soft so the violins are still dominant which is just nuts. A master orchestrator like Wagner wouldn't have called for 6 tombones in unison if he didn't want them to blast off like they do here. Brilliant piece, equally brilliant performance.
WOW ! What intonation ! What power ! The "critics" say Berlin is the finest symphony orchestra in the world, but after hearing this performance, I think TWO orchestras are the best !
+Heinrich Kaspar The CSO brass section of this period will never be equaled. Ever. Clevinger, Herseth, Jacobs...God smiled on Chicago during this period.
Gracias por difundir estás obras y poder escucharlas hoy como ayer.
I played the final brass section at my child's baptism
Love the music that fills us with emotion ~
Sublissimo! The glorious sound of the Chicago symphony with Maestro Solti. This is undoiubtedly the best brass section ever to play tannhauser.
Великий Вагнер! Яка чудова музика! Вона втішає в тяжкі хвилини і дарує надію. Браво!!!
To see Bud, Jay, Frank, and Ed all in one shot @13:03 is priceless!! I only wish that they could have fit Arnold in there as well.
And compared to Karajan’s rigidly stoic presence, the fluidity of Solti’s movement is like a ballet dancer. Absolutely remarkable.
aye, he knows the eyes and camera are on him
once you have cameras
it's a full body performance, not just about the music
Is correct.
Agreed, I was once devoted that version of Karajan despite the inner me found it "exhausting" until I found Solti version, both CSO and WPO. I listened to his version no less than 100 times now.
@@therearenoshortcuts9868 I beg to differ. Solti's conducting is VERY much about the music...the musical line, the interplay of each section of the orchestra and an ability to elevate the CSO to one of worlds greatest orchestras. Under Solti, the CSO won many Grammy awards. My god, listen to this and forget about Solti's body movements.
Solti, Karajan y Tennstedtn los mejores directores en Wagner. Fantásticos.
yes...for me Tennstedt the first of the tree there is something more with him
a plus of saoul which deeply touches us 🎶💕
Ich bekomme Gänsehaut beim zuhören, es wühlt mich emotional auf welch eine kraftvolle musik
for me Sir Georg is THE conductor of Wagner (sorry von Karajan fans). brings powerhouse horns and booming percussion to every performance.
check out his complete Tannhauser opera recording with the Vienna Philharmonic and the great Rene Kollo singing the title roll. also his Met Opera debute in 1960 doing Tannhauser with Hans Hopf in the title roll, Leonie Rysanek as Elisabeth, Hermann Prey as Wolfram von Eschenbach and Irene Dalis as Venus. it just may be the BEST Tannhauser cast EVER
Fui às lágrimas
La mejor presentacion de la obertura Tannhouser que he oído es de Solti.
Depois de ouvir uma abertura com tal intensidade, é absolutamente impossível ouvir o restante da obra logo na sequência. Tem que ir embora da sala de concerto, sentar num sofá confortável, tomar um vinho ou Jack Daniels e deixar a adrenalina baixar.
😂
they played it from their hearts - experiencing the music time after time it grew inside of them - look at their faces as they played - this performance is by far the best I have ever heard
Solti is the best at this overture directing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Karajan's rendition has a middle part that is liquid gold, but on the whole Solti's brass prevail.
The orchestra members played as one, a musical task not easily done, I knew some the members of this Chicago orchestra as I was a principal flautist in a major orchestra myself( the Cleveland Orchestra). It is wonderful reading all your comments, Bill
I don't ever recall a principal flutist in the Cleveland Orchestra within the last 80 years being named "William" - that is unless you're writing under a pseudonym..... ; p
Looking at winrx's comment, William, I tried to find you in Donald Rosenberg's book 'The Cleveland Orchestra Story'. Who was your conductor and what were the dates? This was post Szell, right? Maazel? I'm trying to think why anyone would use a pseudonym if it's something to be so proud of as it indeed is!
On the Internet no one knows you're a dog , right Bill.
The CSO brass is (was?) the greatest section in the world. omg........
Is
Simply superb. Few if any other brass sections have that sound - as thought it were one singular, tremendous instrument playing in perfect concert. Hard if not impossible to listen to this piece and not be affected by that magnificent music.
Was
Yes, was.
Yup. And at about the same time, Ormandy had the best strings, maybe ever, over at Philadelphia.
Years ago I heard this being used as the background music in a documentary about the 1980 Mount St Helens eruptions! Seemed to go with the scenery.
i am a metal guitarist in a hard core metal band, but for the life of me,this music brings visions of red,green and white dragons being slayed by knights.. metal\M/
Sir Georg Solti was a Wagner Specialist all of his Wagner recordings are top level!!!
From 12:57 the Music is no longer "just" Music; it becomes transcendental. An apotheosis of notes that takes us to very high peaks. Wagner here reached God !
Magnificent. It must have come from heaven!
Ja es ist vom Himmel . Die Musik von Wagner ist eine besondere ,darauf verwies schon Rudolf Steiner. Siehe dazu etquest von youtube
What can one say that has not gone before. Having seen Solti live, this performance is quite simply superb.
OMG, I listened to this when I was in high school four years ago, it was a music assignment that I need to memory. This music just suddenly popped up in my head and made me search for it. I finally found it!! This is an amazing piece! So beautiful!!
Magnificent orchestra - the Chicago brass section was never bettered and I'm sure Solti knew it!
Seeing the entire horn section raise their instruments for extra projection took my breath away.
Back in the glory days of the CSO! So many legendary players. This was the orchestra that inspired the widely read sports writer, William Barry Furlong to write his classic book, "A Season with Solti: A Year in the Life of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra".
Thre best interpretation i ve ever heard, Solti is an enormous Director
when I was very young a friend of the family introduced me to this piece. I am forever grateful that he did. This is my favorite piece. Thank you Jimmy.
Meraviglia!❤
Wow, just fantastic! Loved every moment. And the videographer was so nice to follow the musicians with the music being played.
This is perfection! Thank you for uploading.
Always brings me to tears😂.
This is the slowest tempo I’ve heard in 86 years… it’s beautiful but I’m surprised the musicians could remain awake!
Great stuff -- this is from the days of the vintage CSO low brass section: Friedman, Crisafulli, Kleinhammer, and Jacobs. Thanks for posting!
Mirrors and purges my anxieties, refreshing my soul.
I recoil at the mere mention of Richard Wagner, since his music was at the core of what passed for "culture" within the Third Reich. This piece, however, is filled with such sublime beauty that I can't help but be drawn to it.
Wow im listening to the greatest brass section in the world
Bravoooo!❤
BRAVO!!!! EXCELLENT!!!❤❤❤👑🎼🎵🎶📯🎷🎻🎺🎹🥁🇩🇪!!!!
I've seen most Wagner operas played at London's Royal Opera House, very blessed, sadly none at Bayreuth, and this piece never fails to make tears roll down my cheeks.. the pure majesty.. sigh.
🇩🇪🇦🇹🇩🇪🇦🇹🇩🇪🇦🇹🇩🇪🇦🇹COMO OS MESTRES GERMÂNICOS SÃO IMBATÍVEIS QUANDO SE TRATA DE MÚSICA NA SUA MAIS PURA E BELA ESSÊNCIA.!!!!!!!
A benchmark performance by Solti! Incredible Orchestra! Excellent video direction!
Ez egy remekmű, Solti György pedig egy zseni, Isten nyugosztalja.
Magnificent!!, impressive ensemble and Solti is mesmerizing; but lets face it, this composition will make anyone look good
Pocas oberturas de ópera (y no sólo de Wagner) están tan bien construidas. Sólo un genio pudo hacer ésto.
It does not get better than this aside from being there. Thank you Chicago Symphony and Sir George.
That was really an antique version, great composer and great conductor. The recording was somewhat old and the pitch was not stable, if my ears function correctly. But still that was a great piece of work. love it...❤❤❤
Good job! Obviously one of the best symphony orchestras in the world.
15 minutes of majesty.
Uno de mis clásicos predilectos...Wagner 😍
Lets not forget the conductor that made the CSO great prior to Solti taking the podium...............The awesome Fritz Reiner.
There were older musicians that said CSO's wonderful style of sound goes back to Frederick Stock. The first CSO concert I attended as a boy in the 50s was led by Fritz Reiner, I was enthralled.
저는 Georg Solti 가 지휘한 Tannhauser Overture를 수백번 들어보았습니다.
매번 이 연주를 들을 때마다, 제 영혼의 찌든 때가 말끔히 씻겨지고 정화되는 느낌을 받습니다.
Chicago Symphony의 전설적 지휘자 Solti 선생님을 존경합니다.
Rest in peace in Heaven forever...
An avid fan of Sir Georg Solti from South Korea.
Genialidad musical instrumental y de direccion
Goosebumps-fest. Thank you, Sir Georg and Richard Wagner and IORITZgudari.
Ah Maestro Richard Wagner und seine Tannhauser Ouvertüre, pure Klasse, Aufregung, ein gut geschriebenes Stück für alle!
Ok...
Solti is the best.
jing naiman Sir George was the perfect conductor for the CSO. They in unison brought such a perfect sound to us in Chicago. Heavy clear and totally kick ass. Wonderful
que hermoso, todo perfecto en tiempo perfecto ¡¡¡¡ viva HERR WAGNER
Precioso bello
Magistral.
Magnifica e insuperable versión!!!
My God! That's how it's done right there! None better!
Bravo! Maestro
La obertura mas impresionante, para mi, de las Operas de Wagner: "Tannheuser" Dirigida por el mejor interprete, tambien para mi, jeje el director: Sir Georg Solti.
La maravilla de la música en una de su más bella expresion
I think I saw this video on U-Matic video tape in the late 70s at the school my dad taught in. He brought me there after school hours to watch it. There may have been other orchestral excerpts from other Wagner operas as well, but I believe this is now the only remaining video of the Wagner recordings Solti did with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the late 70's
SIMPLY PERFECT!
Loritz said the magic words,yes it must be in the favorits of GOD, very good performing.Thank you for sharing.
Multumiri, peste poate, pentru aceasta seara muzicala, YouTub!
Power with grace!